Album review: TEMPT – Tempt

Better Noise Music [Release date 25.08.23]

Tempt’s website states they are “rock music for the modern age.” To date they have supported the likes of Bon Jovi, Shinedown and Iron Maiden, plus released a number of well received covers and their debut album, 2016′s ‘Runaway’, was released on Rock Candy (a label more known for its reissuing of classic rock albums rather than new bands). Not bad for a band only formed in 2016.

Tempt consist of vocalist Zach Allen, guitarist Harrison Marcello, bassist Chris Gooden and drummer Nicholas Burrows. The album also has a big name on the mixing desk, Chris Lord-Alge (Springsteen, Prince, Muse).

Now one band that comes to mind after a repeated plays is Def Leppard. ‘Dangerous’, with guest vocalist Dorothy, being a perfect example. Plenty of Def Leppard approved guitar and layered harmony vocals.

‘Burn Me Down’ has an 80s feel with a modern sheen (and the riff reminds me of an 80s song which I can’t quite place). Nifty bit of guitar soloing from Harrison Marcello too. ‘Hideaway’ continues in the same vein. A tune made for cruising down the boulevard/congested high street/country lane of your choice.

Def Leppard (again!) on the mighty melodic beast that is ‘Camouflage’. Big chorus, big harmonies, big riffs topped off by the vocals of Zach Allen, what’s not to like? The vocal outro does sound uncannily like ‘Animal’. One of this year’s finest tunes.

Listening to this album puts the listener in such a good mood and here’s hoping they can gain a foothold in the listening habits of the younger folk (folks my age will easily be won over as they relive their 80s musical past).

Tempt do live up to their claim of rock music for the modern age and these songs are made for blasting out live in arenas around the world. For once the hype is well deserved. ****

Review by Jason Ritchie

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